Privacy Policy

Introduction

FlashVault ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website flashvault.com (the "Service").

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), and other applicable data protection laws.

Data Controller

FlashVault is the data controller responsible for your personal data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

What Data We Collect

FlashVault is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data to provide you with the best gaming experience:

• Local Storage Data: Game high scores and preferences stored on your device only
• Cookie Consent Preferences: Your acknowledgement of our cookie usage

We do NOT collect: names, email addresses, payment information, IP addresses (stored), or any other personally identifiable information.

Legal Basis for Processing

We process data under the following legal bases as defined by GDPR:

• Legitimate Interest: For essential functionality like saving game progress and preferences locally

Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage to save your game high scores and preferences. This data:

• Stays on your device only
• Is never transmitted to our servers
• Can be cleared at any time through your browser settings
• Is retained until you manually clear it

Cookies

We only use essential cookies and local storage to save your preferences and game progress. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

We do not use any analytics or tracking cookies.

Data Retention

We retain data for the following periods:

• Local Storage: Until you clear your browser data
• Cookie Consent: Your preference is stored indefinitely until you clear it

Third-Party Services

We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services. No personal data is shared with third parties.

International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from the United Kingdom. If you access our Service from outside the UK, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the UK where our servers are located.

Your Rights Under GDPR

Under data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@flashvault.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). Since we don't collect personal data, no special measures are required. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

How to Exercise Your Choices

• Clear Local Storage: Use your browser settings to clear site data
• Reset Cookie Preferences: Clear cookies in browser settings to see the consent banner again

Complaints

If you have concerns about our data practices, please contact us first at privacy@flashvault.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@flashvault.com